CAPTAIN; Xavier Cayatte, 46, French

A veteran of 32 transatlantics, 2 transpacifics and one transindian Ocean crossings, Capt. Cayatte has been a professional skipper since his early twenties.  He is STCW 95 qualified and has certificates in Firefighting, Sea Survival and First Aid - Level II. 

In addition to charter yachts, both power and sail, he has commanded scientific research, commercial fishing and large passenger ferry vessels.  His first-hand knowledge of the world’s oceans is vast:  from the Balearics, across North Africa to Turkey in the Mediterranean; from Iceland, Ireland and England down the west coast of Africa to Brasil, up the Caribbean chain and the East Coast of America in the Atlantic; the Galapagos to the Marquesas, Tahiti and the Society Islands of the Pacific: across the Indian Ocean and through the Persian Gulf.  

 Captain Cayatte’s years at sea total some 280,000 nautical miles sailing the oceans of the world with crew and guests from around the globe.  His easy charm, professional manner and excellent English put guests at ease from the moment they come aboard.